Looking at buying this camera

[Justin McGinley]

This is the camera I am looking at buying could somebody give me some insight and if this is a good camera? Canon EOS Rebel K2 3000v 35mm camera. THIS IS NOT DIGITAL! Minimal use. Comes with manual, strap, and case. 7-point High Speed Autofocus System, 35-zone Metering System, Linked to 7-point Autofocus, 12 Shooting Modes including 7 PIC (Programmed Image Control) Modes, Advanced E-TTL Flash Metering System, Futuristic Styling, Innovative Control Layout and Large LCD Panel, Compatible with 50+ EF Lenses, Compatible with many EOS System Accessories.

 

[Greg Campbell]

It's an inexpensive, functional body that will take fine pictures, but don't expect pro-quality construction. The viewfinder will also be a bit smaller than you'd find on a pro or mid-level camera. (It will still be MUCH larger than the tiny peep-hole they are installing on today's APS-x sensor DSLRs.)

Don't pay more than about 30 bucks for the body! Old consumer-level film cameras are a dime a dozen. Are you looking at a kit, with lenses, or just the body?

If you're serious about Shooting Film, you might consider spending another $30 and looking for a midrange Elan (The 7e is nice; it's eye-controlled AF sounds like a gimmick, but is actually pretty handy.) or similar. Apart from a few more features, you'll be buying more durability. If you want to go whole hog, pop $150 or so for a top-of-the-line body, like an EOS 3 or 1v. These are gorgeous cameras that will survive anything you can throw at them. The difference isn't so much the bells and whistles, but the overall ease of use, build quality, and viewfinder optics.

Here are some informative sites.

http://photo.net/equipment/canon/
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/eos/
http://photonotes.org/articles/beginner-faq/